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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.02, 960.01 and 184.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.02, 960.01 and 184.02 is: 276.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.02 : 960.01 = 184.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.02/960.01 = 184.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.02x = 960.01 × 184.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.02x = 176,661.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,661.04/640.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.02

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